Crowder State Park

7/10/2026 to 7/12/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, MO Reserve your campsite today for the 2026 Christmas in July event!!! Weekend Schedule: Friday, July 10 Bring your Christmas decor and transform your site into a Christmas wonderland for a chance to win fun prizes! Saturday, July 11 8 a.m. – Christmas scavenger hunt: Join […]

7/11/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Join Crowder State Park staff at the campground amphitheater for a short guided hike as we explore the night. We will be discussing the park's nocturnal animals and learning about the constellations in the night sky. This event is free and open to the public; there is no need […]

9/5/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Join Crowder State Park staff at the campground amphitheater for a short guided hike as we explore the night. We will be discussing the park's nocturnal animals and learning about the constellations in the night sky. This event is free and open to the public; there is no […]

9/18/2026 to 9/20/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Make your reservations now for the 2026 Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Weekend!! Register for the Dutch oven cooking contest by Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, by calling the park office at 660-359-6473 or by speaking with the host at check-in. You will need to provide your […]

9/26/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Join Crowder State Park staff on the night of Saturday, Sept. 26, for a guided hike under the full moon. We will meet at Shelter 3 at 8 p.m. before departing for this hike along portions of Tall Oaks Trail. As we hike, we will discuss nocturnal […]

10/2/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Orienteering is a navigational sport in which participants use a map and a compass to find different waypoints called "controls." During this free event, we will have a temporary orienteering course set up at the park. We will provide essential information about orienteering before sending you out to navigate […]

10/2/2026 to 10/4/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors, but did not know where to begin? Come join us at Crowder State Park for Women in Nature’s weekend experience to learn some new skills, taught by all female instructors. This event is intended to be educational and […]

10/16/2026 and 10/17/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, MO. Join park staff at the equestrian parking lot for a bus tour to the Thompson cemetery and the Thompson house. Along the way, staff will discuss the fall foliage that can be seen. In addition, the Friends of the Thompson House will be at the […]

10/31/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Crowder State Park will be hosting Halloween trail runs on Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be a 1-mile fun run on the group camp trail, a 5K on Tall Oaks Trail, a 10K on Tall Oaks and Redbud trails, and a marathon on every section of trail […]

10/31/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Crowder State Park staff will lead a short hike through the forest on Halloween night. The hike will begin at Shelter 3 at 7 p.m. This hourlong event will also feature Halloween crafts, games and treats. These activities are free and open to the public. There is no need […]